Joan Jordano was sponsored as an ARCS MWC member by Margie Shanklin in 1988. We thank Joan for her continued membership in ARCS MWC and applaud her for her ongoing commitment and many contributions to our chapter over the past 37 years!
Joan’s commitment to volunteering led her to ARCS... Read more
Paula McNichols joined ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) in 1999 and is a lifetime member. We applaud Paula’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions to the chapter over the past 26 years!
Paula was invited to join ARCS by Gloria Driessnack. Gloria's husband, LTG “Whitey” Driessnack, was on the Board of Directors... Read more
Washington D.C. (March 2025) – Reach for the stars! The Metro Washington Chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation (ARCS MWC) will hold its Eagle Celebration at the Army and Navy Club on April 4, 2025 (6-9:30pm), in Washington, DC. ARCS MWC presents this prestigious... Read more
February was a month to celebrate our Emeritus members – chapter members for 29 years or more! On Feb 14, members gathered to send Valentine’s Day ARCS Loves You cards to our Emeritus members. Then on Feb 27, Emeritus members... Read more
An important part of the Eagle Award Celebration is the Live Auction to support the ARCS Scholar Fund!
This year, several exciting items are available, including a three-day/two-night stay at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Greenbrier is a world-class resort and National Historic Landmark that can be... Read more
ARCS MWC Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Patty Sparrell hosted a wonderful tea for 16 attendees at Julie's beautiful home on Thurs, Feb 27. The annual event was for Emeritus members of the chapter, as well as past Presidents (note: many of the attendees have served in both roles)!
Marilynn Sweetser has been a member of the ARCS Metro Washington Chapter (ARCS MWC) since 1991. We applaud Marilyn’s continued commitment to ARCS MWC and her many contributions, especially her multiple leadership roles!
Marilynn learned about ARCS MWC because Maureen Martin—her bridge partner—spoke a lot about ARCS. Marilynn has always... Read more
Meet one of ARCS MWC’s newest members, Margaret Hackbarth! Margaret joined in January and is sponsored by Julie Hohl.
Margaret graduated from Bucknell University and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1992. She has lived in the Washington area since law school and... Read more
Akshaya Annapragada – Danaher Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate Biomedical Engineering
Research: There is a great need for accessible and sensitive screening approaches for carcinomas worldwide. This research focuses on novel artificial intelligence approaches to enable new whole genome analyses and enhanced understanding... Read more
Najwa Labban – Danaher Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering University of Virginia
Research: Most breast cancers are treated with surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy, but not all women respond equally to these therapies. This research uses breast cancer... Read more
